A bomb explosion near the vehicle of tribal leader Malik Jameel in Karri Kot village, Wana tehsil, South Waziristan, has resulted in the death of his son and injured four others, including Jameel himself.
The police report indicates that the blast occurred while Malik Jameel was en route from Karri Kot to Wana Bazaar. The explosion, which happened on the roadside close to his vehicle, instantly killed his son, Shamsuddin.
The explosion also left four people injured, including Malik Jameel and two passersby. They were swiftly transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident and working to gather more information. Despite the severity of the attack, Malik Jameel has publicly stated that he does not have any personal grievances with anyone that might explain the assault.
